# Current vs RuntimeWire

The clearest difference is price: RuntimeWire at Free against Current's $9.99. RuntimeWire also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Current's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (112 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

RuntimeWire is free to download; Current costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Current holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Current has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Current | RuntimeWire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtimewire/id6809035218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jupiter Interactive Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526857550) | [RuntimeWire, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809035220) |

## What reviewers say

### Current

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This app offers a peaceful way to consume RSS feeds without the pressure of unread counts or overdue articles. It prioritizes a calm, unhurried reading experience with beautiful typography and intuitive navigation. Sync with various providers or use local feeds for a personalized content stream.

**Highlights:** No unread counts or badges, Calm and unhurried design, Beautiful article presentation, Support for multiple sync providers, Full-text article extraction, Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RuntimeWire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtimewire/id6809035218)

Stay informed about the latest in startups, AI, and technology with this news app. It offers curated articles, video coverage, and audio narration for a focused reading experience.

**Highlights:** Curated startup and AI news, Original investigations, Video coverage with captions, Article narration and audio recap, Save stories for later, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Current free?

Current costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RuntimeWire free?

RuntimeWire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Current or RuntimeWire?

Current is rated higher. Current averages 4.4 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while RuntimeWire averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Current or RuntimeWire have ads?

Neither Current nor RuntimeWire shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*